Drew Kerr, UB Class of 1979, B.A. English with honors November 11 — 4 pm 306 Clemens Hall
Last fall’s session was standing room only and ran overtime! You do not want to miss out on this unconventional, highly informative discussion with Drew Kerr, who has spent the last 19 years running his own PR firm and being on the receiving end of thousands of resumes and cover letters.
This session will change the way you think, act and prepare for the job market — and that definitely includes you, all you worried liberal arts majors! You’ll learn how to sell and market yourself properly, look better than 99% of the job candidates out there, and network your way through “the hidden job market.”
Session will be followed by Q&A.
The UB Teaching & Learning Center provides opportunities for faculty to enhance their excellence as teachers and assists in the creative and effective application of technologies for teaching and learning. For more information about the TLC see: http://ubtlc.buffalo.edu.
Applicant should be an experienced computer user. Experience with multimedia, digital imaging, course management tools, and other educational technologies are highly desirable. Knowledge regarding educational principles and processes is beneficial.
Brief Description of Duties:
- Assist UB faculty and staff with instructional support and educational technology – including UBlearns, educational media, etc.
- Front desk reception duties including answering phones and assisting walk-in visitors.
- Other projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Familiarity with productivity tools, digital imaging, video, audio, course management systems, etc.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- The individual will be expected to show initiative and be able to complete assignments in a timely manner with minimum supervision.
Starting Date: Position available immediately.
Salary: To be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Note that this is NOT a graduate assistantship and the salary is based on an hourly rate.
Applicants will work 10-20 hours per week.
The Teaching & Learning Center is a great place to work.
Students gain valuable real-world work experience.
Submit a cover letter and resume electronically to:
Roberta (Robin) Sullivan
Instructional Designer
ubtlc@buffalo.edu
Teaching & Learning Center
To be eligible for this opportunity the student MUST have a Work Study Award letter.
Description:
- General office work - filing, answering telephones, mailing (some large), copying, etc.
- Work hours are flexible between the hours of 9-5, Monday to Friday.
Skills:
- Knowledge of Word and Excel.
- Must be accurate and dependable.
Office Profile:
The University Honors College has a staff of an Administrative Director, Academic Director, five Assistant Administrative Directors, a Graduate Assistant, and two secretaries. The Work Study student will report to the secretaries and receive work assignments from all staff members.
Interested students, please contact Chris Mast, at cmast@buffalo.edu
Student Assistant Position: Graduate Enrollment Management Services
Administrative and Support Duties
This is a one semester position in the Office of Graduate Enrollment Management Services. It is anticipated that the employee will devote up to 20 regularly scheduled hours per week to this assignment. The responsibilities of this Student Assistant position will include, but will not be limited to, tasks such as:
- frequent monitoring of academic unit websites to ensure information (financial aid, available programs, alumni information) are kept current.
- providing assistance with various data mining projects in order to learn characteristics (demographics, quality) of yearly applicant pools.
- assistance with day-to-day GrAdMIT (graduate online application system) operations
- providing assistance with data collection of periodic reports and in performing post admission cycle audits to ensure academic units are adhering to institutional policies and procedures related to graduate admissions oversight process.
- distribution of GRE, TOEFL and transcript mailings to appropriate departments
- providing assistance with application fee waiver/deferral processing,
- providing additional support for publication and website projects.
- helping with day-to-day communication with prospective applicants placing an emphasis on enhancing communication with applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.
- meeting with prospective applicants and answer general questions regarding graduate school programs at UB.
The incumbent will also be expected to prepare correspondence, assist with basic office duties (answering phones, greeting visitors, verifying data, etc.), provide support for database and electronic mailing list management and maintenance, as well as for the admissions information on the Graduate School website, and assist with preparations for various Graduate Enrollment Management Services events. Other administrative and technical tasks may be assigned as appropriate to the skill level of the candidate (i.e., assist with display box in the walkway between Knox and the Student Union).
Applicants for this position must demonstrate exceptional communication skills (oral and written), tact, diplomacy, reliability and attention to detail. This Student Assistant position requires effective management of information in terms of editing, content, organization and descriptiveness, as well as effective contact with personnel throughout the University on a regular basis. It is essential that the chosen candidate will be able to learn to use resources (websites, contact lists, on-line and printed information) to maximum effect and efficiency. Other mandatory qualifications include:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat
- Basic understanding of the workings of a web page
- High energy level, with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, plus tact and diplomacy
- Proven organizational skills
Resume and contact information for three (3) references should be sent to Lisa Coia, Assistant Director, Office of Graduate Enrollment Management Services, 402 Capen Hall, North Campus.
University Communications has an opening for a web editorial assistant beginning in late May. The position is posted on the Career Services website http://www.hireub.buffalo.edu. We are extending the application deadline to May 1, 2009.
Attached is a position description: web-editorial-assistant.pdf.
Two-Day Job Opportunity! Earn $100!
UB Undergraduate Students Needed to Help with
CASE STUDIES IN SCIENCE WORKSHOP
Participate in our summer workshop which trains science faculty to teach students using case studies.
Be part of the “student audience” for our practice teaching sessions. During these sessions, workshop faculty will teach a case study. Your job will be to critique the faculty’s teaching methods and the case study.
**You must have a Social Security number to be a participant.
WHEN: Thursday, May 21 & Friday, May 22, 2009
From 8:30am - 4:30pm, each day (lunch break on your own)
(must be available BOTH days)
WHERE: Clemens 120 (North Campus)
WHO: Freshman and sophomores currently attending UB
**You must have a Social Security number to be a participant.
HOW MUCH: $100 (minus taxes if applicable)
TO SIGN UP: Fill out an application on the web at:
http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/projects/cases/workshop/studentapp.html
QUESTIONS: Contact our workshop coordinator, Carolyn Wright, at nccsts@buffalo.edu
The Biobehavioral Program is looking to hire student assistants for the Program-south campus.
Start date: ASAP
Assistance in preparing articles, reports and presentation Organizing scientific journals, articles, reports and presentations General office duties, including typing and filing
Qualifications: computer literate, proficient in Microsoft office applications. The ideal candidate will be energetic, enthusiastic and reliable. 20-40 hours weekly-flexible.
Contract: Dr. Uriel Halbreich at urielh@buffalo.edu
School of Public Health and Health Professions Information Technology Services Student Assistant Web Applications Programmer Position
SPHHP IT is seeking a student with significant programming experience to assist with development of administrative web applications for the School of Public Health and Health Professions. Position begins immediately.
Location: Kimball Tower, Main Street Campus
Pay Rate: $10/hour
Qualifications: significant applications programming experience required significant experience with PHP required experience with SQL (Oracle preferred) experience with HTML (and JavaScript preferred) experience with open source software preferred availability through Fall 2009 (and beyond) preferred availability during Summer 2009 preferred
Applicants must be available to work twenty (20) hours per week on site (Kimball Tower, Main Street Campus) through the end of the Spring semester with at least five (5) hours per week between the hours of 7am and 4pm Monday thru Friday. The possibility for additional hours during the Summer exists but is not guaranteed.
NOTE: this is NOT a graduate assistantship
Inquiries and applications (send résumé) via e-mail ONLY to: Michael Anton Sciortino, ms62@buffalo.edu
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is seeking part-time teachers to prepare students for admission exams. If you scored well on your admission test and would like to help others do the same, apply today! Our teachers come from diverse backgrounds but share a common goal in their commitment to helping students achieve higher test scores.
Kaplan is a great place to work if you’re seeking teaching experience or if you want a challenging and fulfilling part-time job. Teachers receive paid training and ongoing support to build their teaching, presenting, and mentoring skills. We encourage you to commit as much time to teaching as you have available.
We currently have the following positions available:
Part-Time GMAT, GRE, LSAT, DAT, SAT and MCAT Instructors (6-20 hrs/wk)
• Our minimum score requirements are as follows:
GMAT: 680 LSAT: 164
GRE: 1400 (combined) DAT: 20-21 (per section)
MCAT: 11 (on each section for which you wish to teach)
• If your scores are more than five years old, you may take a qualifying test at any Kaplan center.
• Classes are held in our centers as well as throughout the community. Those willing to travel must have access to transportation (mileage compensated in line with prevailing policy).
• No teaching experience is necessary (although it is preferred). We will train you to be a great instructor. Prep and training are paid.
You should be a great presenter, a believer in the effectiveness of Kaplan’s methods, a caring and compassionate mentor of students, and a responsible employee.
Part-Time SAT and ACT Instructors (6-20 hrs/wk)
• If you’ve scored a 680 or better on the Math and Verbal sections of the SAT (Kaplan instructors all teach math, verbal, and writing), you’ve passed the first step! A composite score of 27 is required for the ACT. If your SAT scores are more than five years old, you may take a qualifying test at any Kaplan center.
• Due to our class schedules, we ask that you be available to teach at least two weeknights and/or weekends. All classes are held in the evenings or on weekend mornings/afternoons.
• Classes are held in our centers as well as throughout the community. Those willing to travel must have access to transportation (mileage compensated in line with prevailing policy).
• No teaching experience is necessary (although it is preferred). We will train you to be a great instructor. Prep time and training are paid.
• You should be a great presenter, a believer in the effectiveness of Kaplan’s methods, a caring and compassionate mentor of students and a responsible employee.
Teaching rates change based on success in the classroom. Teach like a superstar and we’ll treat you as one.
Ask about our full-time career track for Kaplan teachers interested in a greater commitment. Please be prepared to commit to Kaplan for at least 6-12 months.
To learn more about teaching rates, benefits packages including health insurance and course discounts or to apply today to teach at one of our 170 centers nationwide, please call 1-800-KAP-TEST 1-800-527-8378 or visit kaptest.com/teach. You will be invited to audition and interview.
Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The office of Career Services is in search of qualified students for the highly selective Career Peer Advisor Program. Our program is an opportunity for undergraduate students to develop presentation, resume writing/critiquing, and helping skills. During the first semester, students will earn 3 internship credits and will have the opportunity to be paid in the second semester. This program is open to all majors but may be particularly beneficial for students interested in careers in counseling, teaching, human resources, and higher education.
We are asking for students with good writing and communication skills, and a GPA of 3.0 or above. Junior or senior standing is preferred at the start of the fall 2009 semester! Students also must be willing to give a full year (2 semester) commitment.
Applications are available at the front desk of Career Services (259 Capen Hall) or online at www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/careerpeeradvisors.php<http://www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu/careerpeeradvisors.php>.
***This opportunity would count as an “Internship” Honors Experience.***
